Three thousand Jews from Melbourne gathered at a mass meeting at the Town Hall to protest against the recent Palestine events. Sir John Monash, who presided, urged practical relief for the victims.
The British government acted speedily to restore order, he declared. “We insist upon a thorough inquiry. We have assurance that the British government will fulfill the Mandate and despite the difficulties the Jewish National Home in Palestine will be rebuilt.”
Rev. Jacob Danglow introduced a resolution expressing indignation at the outbreaks and sympathy for the victims. Restitution and future safeguards were demanded, while affirming confidence in the British government. Fifteen thousand dollars were subscribed for the Palestine emergency relief.
New South Wales Jewry, at a meeting in the Town Hall, Sydney, adopted resolutions of protest. Sir Daniel Levy, Speaker of the New South Wales Parliament, expressed confidence that the British government would punish those responsible.
A high Austrian military official, who commanded the Austrian troops in Palestine, stated to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency correspondent that the Australian government is watching the Palestine crisis closely in view of the Egyptian situation. The withdrawal of British troops from Palestine before the declaration of Egyptian independence was seen by him to be the cause for the outbreaks.
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